Sr. Project Engineer

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes and manages capital projects from feasibility through commissioning, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Leads process design and optimization for critical systems, including reactors, condensers, distillation columns, utilities (steam, chilled water), and storage vessels
• Develops and reviews detailed Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), technical specifications, and engineering documentation
• Collaborates cross-functionally with operations, quality assurance, maintenance, and external vendors to achieve project milestones
• Conducts safety assessments such as Management of Change (MOCs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), implementing risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, and other applicable standards
• Utilizes project management tools (e.g., MS Project) to effectively manage project scope, schedule, and budget
• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiency
• Diagnoses and resolves operational and equipment issues by analyzing system performance, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions
• Provides troubleshooting support for equipment such as reactors, condensers, and distillation columns, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance
• Supports knowledge sharing and mentorship to foster a high-performing engineering team

Qualifications

Key Competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities every person must possess to be successful)

• Strong leadership skills to manage projects and guide cross-functional teams toward shared objectives
• Advanced technical expertise in mechanical and chemical engineering, specifically in the context of API production and industrial chemical processes
• Exceptional analytical and diagnostic abilities to troubleshoot process issues and develop practical, efficient solutions
• Proficiency in developing and analyzing engineering documentation, including P&IDs and technical specifications
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and challenges to ensure impactful results are delivered on time and aligned with organizational goals
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of presenting complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and identify innovative solutions
• Solid understanding of regulatory and safety compliance requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Strong organizational and project management skills to juggle multiple priorities effectively
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and ownership in driving projects to completion while maintaining high-quality standards

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering
• Minimum 7 years ‘experience with at 5 years working in a pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit) and project management software
• Baseline proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems preferred
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification desired